Monday, June 11, 2012

Taste of the Nation - Los Angeles 2012

This years @TOTNLA was a huge success.  With a large amount of money raised for the cause, it seemed like everyone had a good time (I know I did).

Here are a few photos of the event:
Chef David Plonowski of Bar Pintxo cooking up another batch of Paella with Saffron Bomba Rice, Chicken and Carlsbad Mussels.  The dessert that that was made was delicious too - Vanilla Panna Cotta with Puffed Wild Rice, Chocolate Flakes, and a Berry Sauce

People eating away!

The amazing Fideua Black Ink Calamari from Chef Perfecto Rocher of Lazy Ox Canteen in Downtown LA.  This dish was one of my favorites and strangely reminded me of Kraft Mac n' Cheese in a strange, weird way.  I hope that comment isn't taken the wrong way.

The VIP Tent

Chef Chris Cosentino presented this table of porky goodness.  The restaurants of P!GG, Incanto and Boccalone were being represented here and the Oyster with Nduja was really delicious.

(FŌNUTS) - amazing - vegan and gluten free doughnuts that are simply magical.  I wonder if we can work together on making a savory New Zealand King Salmon FŌNUT with Manuka Smoked Salmon.  One combo I really enjoyed @TOTNLA was a strawberry FŌNUT with fresh mint ice cream.  The other combo which was excellent was the chocolate FŌNUT with vanilla bean ice cream.  YUM!

My friend Marcel Vigneron and Haru Kishi serving up delicious Nitro cocktails.


Pour Vous representing with serious libations.

The one and only @starrykitchen (Nguyen Tran) giving away those flavorful "SNOW CONES"

One of the best dishes of the day in my opinion was the fried chicken thighs from Plan Check and Chef Ernesto Uchimura and his team.

The Lukshon table to the left and the Public Kitchen and Bar in the center.  Both had delicious offerings.

Matthew Kang of Scoops / Scoops Westside (@mattatouille )

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